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The LTX: The Ross Reels Evolution series defined the modern trout reel. Now meet the Evolution LTX: the perfect combination of original Evolution LT feel and Evolution R performance. The ultra-smooth drag found in the Evolution LT has a long and revered history, but our engineering team took this design to the next level. The drag debuting with the LTX is over four times stronger than its predecessors’, while retaining the sound and feel that helped make the Evolution an icon.

The Gunnison: Cutting through the Black Canyon on the Western Slope of Colorado, and only 10 miles from the Ross Reels factory, the storied Gunnison river inspired the name for one of the most iconic, reliable, and best-selling fly reels ever produced. As a tribute to the original aesthetics, the Gunnison is designed with octagonal machining, round porting, and a leader groove on the frame. That is where the similarities part ways, as the new Gunnison represents the best in modern reel design while retaining all the reliability and ruggedness of the original.

Introducing our Spey Lite collection. Designed for light double-handed duty our Spey Lite lines are ideal for smaller streams and trout Spey applications. Available in an Integrated Scandi, an Integrated Skagit, and a Skagit Shooting Head, this is Spey on a smaller scale.

Built in grain weights from 150-360, and designed specifically for light two-handed rods, each Spey Lite line provides unparalleled casting and line control. Paired with our TC Tips or brand-new SONAR Sinking Leaders, two-handed fishing will never be the same.

The Wavelength Big Water Taper (BWT) 100lb core floating lines are key addtions to the award winning Sonar Big Water Taper sinking lines. The BWT floating version addresses the need for shallow water Giant Trevally fishing to Arapaima fishing in the jungle. These lines are available NOW in 10wt - 12wt.

Midland, MI (JULY 15, 2015) — Michigan-based fly-fishing company Scientific Anglers is proud to announce the launch of its Ampere series of fly reels. Comprised of three unique models, the Ampere series will cover the spectrum of angling pursuits from blue- gill to bonefish.

The Ampere, a lightweight cast-aluminum large-arbor reel, features a Rulon-to-stain- less stacked disc drag system with continuous adjustment and is available in sizes II and IV, line weights 4-9. The Ampere Electron, a large-arbor machined aluminum reel, features a fully sealed stacked carbon fiber/stainless steel washer drag system, and will be available in sizes II through IV, line weights 3-9. The Ampere Voltage, machined from 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum, features a fully sealed 4 and 6 carbon fiber/stain- less steel washer drag system and will be available in sizes II-V, line weights 3-10.

“Scientific Anglers has a long history of manufacturing premium, durable fly reels,” said marketing manager John Van Vleet. “The Ampere series has been in the works for over a year now and we feel that these reels not only live up to the standards set by our previous reels, but far surpass them in every way. From budget-conscious an- glers to serious saltwater addicts, the Ampere series offers something for everyone.”

The Ampere will retail for $89.95-99.95 MSRP; the Ampere Electron $165-185; and the Ampere Voltage $205-235. All Ampere reels will be available at Scientific Anglers dealers in September of 2015.

About Scientific Anglers: Founded in 1945 in Midland, Michigan, Scientific Anglers has been an industry leader in the development of fly lines, leaders, tippets, reels, and accessories for more than 70 years. Scientific Anglers developed the modern floating fly line and pioneered the use of textured technologies in fly-line construction.

Midland, MI (JULY 15, 2015) — Michigan-based fly line company Scientific Anglers is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new leader and tippet materials.

Researched and developed over the course of the last two years, SA’s new nylon and fluorocarbon leader and tippet materials are up to 35% stronger than their predeces- sors, built to traditional X size specifications, and come in a wide selection of lengths and sizes—up to 65lbs. in nylon and 80lbs. in fluorocarbon.

“We fully believe that we’ve developed the best materials in the industry,” said re- search and development manager Andrew Bosway. “We started over from scratch with the sole purpose of creating leaders and tippets with the strongest straight tensile and wet knot strength on the market. Based on months of data collection, testing, and on-the-water field work, we’re confident we’ve done just that.”

Manufactured using a proprietary process that removes stress during the extrusion pro- cess and reduces water absorption when used, the nylon leaders and tippets are thus able to maintain their structural integrity longer, which produces stronger tensile and wet knot breaking strengths.

The new two-pack leaders have an MSRP of $7.99 for nylon and $23.99 for fluorocarbon; the 30-meter tippets have an MSRP of $4.99 for nylon, $14.95 for fluorocarbon, and $4.99 for abrasion-resistant Hard Mono. All the new materials will be available at Scientific An- glers dealers in the fall of 2015.

About Scientific Anglers: Founded in 1945 in Midland, Michigan, Scientific Anglers has been an industry leader in the development of fly lines, leaders, tippets, reels, and accessories for more than 70 years. Scientific Anglers developed the modern floating fly line and pioneered the use of textured technologies in fly-line construction.

NEW Bamboo Midweight Hoody is finally here! Featuring all the same performance benefits as our Men's Midweight Hoody, but with a decidedly more feminine cut - you'll never need to steal teh guy's Free Fly top again! A stylish v-neck with custom button closure, thumbholes and natural UV protection add extra functionality to an everyday favorite. And nothing beats the luxurious softness of Bamboo.

We're very excited (and extremely caffeinated) to announce that Hart-Montgomery Outdoor Sales is the new rep group for AeroPress coffee makes in the Northern Rockies and the Pacific Northwest.

The AeroPress is an entrirely new way to make coffee. Water and grounds are mixed together for ten seconds. Then gentle air pressure pushes the mix through a micro-filter in 20 seconds. The total brewing time of only 30 seconds results in exceptionally smooth flavor. Tasters ranging from professional cuppers and caffeine addicts like Brooks Montgomery, to coffee aficionados all praise the smooth, rich flavor.

One of the greatest features is that once you've pressed your perfect cup, you unscrew the filter cap, and point the AeroPress at your garbage bin, give the plunger a whack, and all the used grounds and filter fly into the garbage as a spent hocky-puck. No more French Press mess!

AeroPress coffee makers brew the best coffee you'vve ever had. it is the perfect, simple, lightweight, and hassle-free way to brew coffee in the back-country, car camping, rafting, fishing, hunting camp, and it'll be all you use at home too!

"When used properly, AeroPress produces a remarkably good straight espresso and an excellent Americano-style taller cup. In fact, it produces a better espresso shot than many home machines that cost thenty or thirty times as much." - Kenneth Davids - Author of:Coffee: A Guide to Buying Brewing and Enjoying, Espresso: Ultimate Coffee, Coffee Roasting: Romance and Revival and editor of coffee review.com

"Thank you for leaving us an AeroPress. I'm sipping a delicious Americano as I go through my emails -- you have saved me from servitude to the office brew cup and I will be forever grateful! The funny thing is, I made it with the same pre-gournd coffee the drip stuff is made of (just to do a more direct comparison) and, well, there is no comparison -- one has flavor, the other has bitterness." - Molly Watson - Sunset Magazine

"This is the first cup of coffee I've ever enjoyed without cream and sugar." - Margie Gray - Professional Engineer and coffee lover

"Thus, the result with hardly any tinkering: Two very, very good mugs of coffee. I was able to taste qualitites that I had mainly read about before, particularly on the floral, fruity, and sweet end of the spectrum. You've obviusly made a fine discovery." - Jeffrey Steingarten - Vogue Food Editor

"You must try it to understand why this device is the only coffee maker I will ever own again. Making an AeroPress coffee takes only 30 seconds (start to finish) and best of all, only takes a few seconds to clean! The only negative aspect about the AeroPress is that I cannot drink the burnt espresso anymore at our favorite bakery." - Ellen Jorgenson - Seattle

The Nexus is Winston's revolutionary new all-graphite rod series. These fantastic new high performance deep-black fly rods redefine the high modulus all-graphite rod category with an innovative new fast action combining Winston's legendary ultra-smooth 'Winston Action' with more modern, faster tapers.

The new Winston Nexus is a full series (3-weight through 12-weight) of exceptionally beautiful, smooth-casting "all-around" fly rods utilizing a new design to handle a range of conditions. They are a joy to cast, can generate added power when needed, and are made to Winston's extremely high standards of beauty and craftsmanship in Twin Bridges, Montana.

Because they are made with 100% graphite, without the significant added expense of Boron III, we can offer anglers the opportunity to own these premium Winston fly rods at an attractive savings from our top-of-the-line high performance Boron III rods.

Our Tributary Raft Series is getting a whole new look with new colors and new fabric. Tributary has always been about affordable performance and we are more committed to that than ever. The upgraded Tribs still feature their sporty designs and they now use a bomber 42 oz. thicker/tougher PVC (with Urethane AIREcell system) AND they have noticeably lower price tags. The new grey and blue color combinations give the rafts a fresh new feel. All models come standard with welded seams, Leafield valves, 1.5" D-rings, strap-in thwards and replaceable handles.

The Animas River flows rough and wild through southwest Colorado. Like its namesake, the Ross Reels Animas reel will keep running no matter what it faces. With a custom two-tone anodized finish and solid aluminum frame components, the reel is coupled with a liquid-smooth and powerful drag system with low start-up inertia. The drag has a tool-less, simple right-to-left hand conversion and protects even the lightest tippet, vital when demanding quarry makes blistering, unexpected runs. The large arbor aids in retrieving all the line that just went through the tip-top.

The single-piece spool is elegantly ported for both aesthetics and weight savings. And in a first for Ross, the handle of the Animas is fully-anodized machined aluminum with a reverse taper for increased control and excellent grip. The hours of engineering and design time taken to deliver the Animas ensures the highest level of quality, something expected from every product wearing the Ross Reels logo. The Animas is sure to be the go-to favorite of every angler to pair with their favorite rod.